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Hotel Waterloo & Backpackers

★★★★
Very Good

1 Bunny Street

About This Property

Historic Charm and Modern Comfort
Hotel Waterloo & Backpackers, formerly hosting Queen Elizabeth II's entourage, offers a unique blend of historic elegance and modern amenities.

Convenient Location
Located in the heart of Wellington, just steps away from the railway station, TSB Arena, and Westpac Stadium, guests enjoy easy access to the city's main attractions.

Entertainment and Services
From the 24-hour guest kitchen and games room to the free WiFi and house bar with nightly activities, guests are spoiled for choice. Plus, the tour desk helps plan adventures around the North Island.

Ready to experience the perfect mix of history and comfort? Book your stay at Hotel Waterloo & Backpackers now!

Why guests recommend it

Clean roomFriendly staffGood location

Facilities & Services (41)

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
24-hour front desk
Heating
Family rooms
Lift / Elevator
Laundry
Luggage storage
Safety deposit box
Fax/photocopying
Facilities for disabled guests

Available Rooms

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Guest reviews

6.1
Pleasant
5246 reviews

Most recent

Tania-Louise
June 27, 2026
8.0
Very Good

Very good

Very close to the place I had to attend for work and also public transport.

👍 Liked
  • Very close to the place I had to attend for work and also public transport.
Jimmy
June 27, 2026
7.0
Good

Close to the ferry and rail station.

👍 Liked
  • Close to the ferry and rail station.
👎 Disliked
  • In private room, It needed bit more lighting. The shower and sink taps were only working half-heartedly. The ventilation duct carried the smell of cigarettes back in. Specially at night time...
Hanson
June 26, 2026
1.0
Fair

Eddie
June 25, 2026
7.0
Good

Robert
June 25, 2026
8.0
Very Good

As usual, cheap and close to the Lanes and Pinball Shoppe in bond St.

👍 Liked
  • As usual, cheap and close to the Lanes and Pinball Shoppe in bond St.
👎 Disliked
  • The bunk beds different to room 301, are uncomfortable and need thicker mattress
Daryl
June 24, 2026
5.0
Fair

Location, price point

👍 Liked
  • Location, price point
👎 Disliked
  • Noise from the lift all night and the windows not closing
Ben
June 24, 2026
8.0
Very Good

Aroa
June 24, 2026
1.0
Fair

Would never recommend

Nothing (maybe proximity to station)

👍 Liked
  • Nothing (maybe proximity to station)
👎 Disliked
  • Disgusting hotel, we got there and the room was out of a horror movie. Went downstairs to ask for another room and the lady kindly gave us a “better” room. Room was way smaller, bed was tiny, but at least the bathroom was a bit better. SO DIRTY. Do not recommend. They have “we are upgrading the hotel” as an excuse but that just is not normal. The lifts look like they’re about to fall down. And they call themselves “hotel” how?. I never complain but this did let me down a lot! The bedding looked and smelled like they’ve never been changed which is disgusting and couldn’t get good sleep as the mattress is very uncomfortable. Just booked this as we had to be in the station very early morning but would never recommend this place. This morning when we were going to check out said hello to the staff and neither of them (two men) said anything back. Extremely rude. Wish I took more pictures so you guys know what you’re booking
Edwin
June 24, 2026
9.0
Excellent

Nice and friendly,

👍 Liked
  • Nice and friendly,
👎 Disliked
  • No parking, got tickets
Ryan
June 24, 2026
7.0
Good

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